Evaluation
Expected Patient Outcomes
Expected patient outcomes may include the following:
Demonstrates activity tolerance required for desired daily activities
o Obtains adequate sleep daily
o Reports absence of nightmares or sleep disturbances
o Shows gradually increasing tolerance and endurance in physical
activities
o Can concentrate during conversations
o Has energy available to sustain desired daily activities
Adapts to altered body image
o Verbalizes accurate description of alterations in body image and accepts
physical appearance
o Demonstrates interest in resources that may improve body appearance
and function
o Uses cosmetics, wigs, and prostheses as desired to achieve acceptable
appearance
o Socializes with significant others, peers, and usual social group
o Seeks and achieves return to role in family, school, and community as a
contributing member
Demonstrates knowledge of required self-care and follow-up care
o Describes surgical procedures and treatments accurately
o Verbalizes detailed plan for follow-up care
o Demonstrates ability to perform wound care and prescribed exercises
o Returns for follow-up appointments as scheduled
o Identifies resource people and agencies to con tact for specific problems
Exhibits no complications
o Demonstrates full range of motion
o Shows no signs of withdrawal or depression
o Displays no psychotic behaviors